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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.35, 164.02 and 28.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.35, 164.02 and 28.19 is: 42.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.35 : 164.02 = 28.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.35/164.02 = 28.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.35x = 164.02 × 28.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.35x = 4,622.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,622.88/109.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.28

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